The average train between Cologne and Alken takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Alken. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Alken. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Alken at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alken. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Alken station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Cologne to Alken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Alken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Löf Kattenes Bf station.
The distance between Cologne and Alken is 84.2 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Löf Kattenes Bf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 56m.